Preparations For Initial Start-Up; Prestart Inspection - Westerbeke 3.5KW SBCG-60Hz Operator's Manual

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP
PRESTART INSPECTION
Before starting your generator set for the first time or after a
prolonged layoff, check the following items:
• Make certain the cooling water thru-hull petcock is open.
• Check the engine oil level. Add oil to maintain the level at
the full mark on the dipstick.
• Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel filter/separator
bowls for contaminants.
• Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections.
• Check load leads for correct connection as specified in the
wiring diagrams.
• Examine air inlet and outlet for air flow obstructions.
• Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected to
load lines.
• Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that the
neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the
system requires, and that the generator neutral is properly
connected to the load neutral. In single phase systems an
incomplete or open neutral can supply the wrong line-to-
neutral voltage on unbalanced loads.
• Visually examine the unit. Look for loose or missing parts,
disconnect wires, unattached hoses, and check threaded
connections. Make sure there·is no leakage.
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CAUTION:.
When starting the generator, it is
recommended that alMC loads, especially large motors,
be switched OFF until the engine has come up to speed
and starts to warm up. This precaution will prevent damage
caused by unanticipated operation of the AC machinery and
will prevent
a
cold engine from stalling.
Coolant
• Check the coolant level in both the plastic coolant
recovery tank and at the filler neck opening on the unit.
NOTE:
After the initial running of the generator, the air in
the engine's cooling system should be purged to the plastic
coolant recovery tank. After shutdown and as the engine
cools, coolant should be drawn back into the engine's
cooling system to replace the displaced air. Once cooled,
open the air bleed petcock on the engine's heat exchanger
to allow any air left in that area to be expelled. Thtm close
it. Open the pressure cap on the system filler neck and
ensure the system is completely full. Replace the cap· and
fill the plastic coolant recovery tank half way between MAX
and LOW.
OIL FILL CAP
(YELLOW)
r - t - - - - OIL FILTER
CONNECTS
TO WATER
PUMP
FULL
COOLING
WATER BY·PASS
INSPECT PERIODICALLY
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